The Wacky Products of CES

Jan. 14 -- This week's Cybershake takes a look at some of the new products at the recent Consumer Electronics Show, investigates a biometric security device for home computers, and examines the new and redesigned Apple iMac computer.

The Big, Loud, and Odd at CES

If it takes batteries or plugs into a wall, chances are it was represented at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

For audiophiles, there was plenty to hear — and see. At the booth for JVC, Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue was on-hand to unveil his line of audio amplifiers for the company. "The flames [and] black lights make it cool," says the bass guitarist for the rock band.

Just around the corner, Sony had amid its audio and video displays its latest toy wonder: a robotic dog called Aibo. Jeremiah Raxter with Sony says the dog will "actually play with a ball just like a [real] pet would do." But this dog will cost a pretty penny at $1,500.

Naturally, there were plenty of new TVs to wow the crowd of attendees as well. Digital flat-screens TVs were everywhere. And Korean electronics giant Samsung displayed its pride and joy. With a screen that measures 63-inches, it was one of the largest digital TVs at the show says Richard Tudanger with Samsung.

But not everything at CES was about sights and sounds. At Panasonic's booth, for instance, the Japanese giant also showed off a high-tech massage lounge chair. "People that have these wonderful [entertainment] systems," says Karen McCall with Panasonic. "This is a perfect match for that."

Certainly, CES had something for every couch potato's dream.

— Al Mancini, ABCNEWS